Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, & Kids’ Run

Traverse City, Michigan

Founded in 1983 by local running enthusiasts who wanted to share the beauty of the Grand Traverse Region and the Old Mission Peninsula, the Bayshore Marathon has become a “must run” for runners throughout the Midwest and beyond. Many runners return year-after-year to enjoy the scenic courses, which run along the shores of beautiful Grand Traverse Bay. Bayshore events feature a kids’ run, 10K, half marathon, and full marathon. To ensure a more enjoyable experience, the number of runners in all three races is limited. Bayshore races are held on the Saturday of Memorial Day Weekend.

Traverse City Track Club Bayshore registration opens December 1st, 2023.

(Traverse City MI) – The Traverse City Track Club is preparing to open registration for its 42nd Anniversary Bayshore running events on the traditional date of Memorial Weekend, Saturday, May 25, 2024.

Registration for the 42nd Bayshore Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, and Munson Healthcare Bayshore Kids Fun Run will open on December 1st, 2023.

Each year, profits from successful Bayshore events is used to support membership, and donated back to the Traverse City area community in the form of grants, scholarships and planned giving. To date, charitable giving to non-profit organizations that align with the club’s walking/running mission has exceeded $2.5 million.

Kids Marathon

1:30 PM

This 1.2 mile event just for kids starts at the official Bayshore Marathon Start, winds through the campus of NMC and then, just like all Bayshore races, finishes at the exciting official finish line of one of the Midwest’s most beloved Marathons. The course for kids in grades K - 5th is flat, paved, and marshaled the entire way by friendly volunteers.

10K Run

7:30 AM

This out-and-back event winds through one mile of residential neighborhoods, and follows the marathon course along the west shore of East Grand Traverse Bay. Runners turn around at about the 3 mile marker. The course is flat, 100% paved and shaded along much of the route. Expect a fast and scenic race.

Half Marathon (Sold Out)

7:30 AM

This USATF certified point-to-point event is our most popular event. Racers will be bused out to the start at Devil’s Dive Road. The course later joins the Marathon course following Bluff, Center Rd. and East Shore Dr. back to the finish line. Expect a fast and scenic race with some of the most breathtaking views available on any Half-Marathon course.

Full Marathon (Sold Out)

7:15 AM

The Full Marathon starts on the grounds of Northwestern Michigan College then winds through the waterfront along the East Arm of Grand Traverse Bay. This out-and-back USATF certified course is flat, scenic, and fast making it a favorite for both runners attempting to qualify for Boston or finish their first marathon!